Archive for the tag Bollywood
What began as a thesis while pursuing his masters in Comparative Media Studies in MIT became the first ethnography of gay life in contemporary India. It to help gay men explore their sexuality and accept their identities. It charts the growth and trajectories these offline-online communities as a result of globalisation and the subsequent changes.
To Bollywood- We’re here, We’re Queer, And It’s Time You Noticed
With streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there has emerged a wonderful uncensored space for Indians to be able to access content.
Evolution of Queer Representations In Indian Cinema
Evolution of queer representations in films (from the movie Fire to Kapoor And Sons) , and what does that say about what to expect in the future.
Part 3 : A Beginner’s Guide To Growing Up Queer And Invisible
This final video deals with the crucial stage of queer angst where the young girl must come to terms with her sexuality.
Theatre Practitioner Kuljeet Singh Writes On Margarita With A Straw
Margarita With A Straw brings to the world a fresh breath of air to accept and love people, the way they are.
Chennai’s International Queer Film Festival Is Back!
Madras is back with the ever popular Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2014.
Read This Aam Gaysi’s views on Corporate India & Christianity
I walked out of the ‘closet’ into the broad sunshine with a nice shiny bright rainbow full of promises, there was no looking back!
Come See Dedh Ishqiya This Mumbai Pride With Madhuri Dixit Herself!
Whoop Whoop! Have we got news for you! The production house, Shemaroo reached out to The Humsafar Trust and together they are presenting a ridiculously amazing movie screening.... with wait for it... wait for it...
6 Ways 2014 Could Become A Gay Gay Year
Happy New Year, Everyone!! Today we bring you hope of a wild, wacky, cray cray and very gay new year to look forward to in 2014.
Poll : Hrithik Roshan’s New Body!
Hrithik Roshan's New Body - What do you think?
Agneepath : A Rebuttal
Why is it okay to show Hijra as scheming but not violent? Firstly, the movie did not spend enough time on the character development of the Hijras. As I saw it, they were shown as supportive of Vijay and loyal and fierce. They rise up in arms against a mob of cruel men that have thronged to witness and participate in the auction of a girl. What's wrong with that?
Agneepath, Queer Azaadi And The Goons
Why am I writing this post on Gaysi?
I'm being the bitch, and 'cos Hrithik graced the private screening "Agneepath" (2012) in Mumbai for the Queer Azaadi Mumbai 2012 organizing members and supporting personalities. L, G, B, T, H, I, K, Q and the rest of the Queer Alphabet were touched by Hrithik's warmth and friendliness. And like MJ said it, we're pimping Bollywood honey!
Hrithik Roshan : Sexiest South Asian Man of 2011
According to a survey conducted by the Eastern Eye Weekly, Hrithik, 37, beat off tough competition from high profile stars to top the 50-strong list.
Why Should I Say I Am Gay : KJo vs Ricky Martin
Simi Garewal corners Karan about his Sexuality, much like Barbara Walters did with Ricky Martin. Their responses are not so surprisingly similar.
Your Choice for Silk Smitha’s Role
Tell us who you think is best suited to play southern siren, Silk Smitha
The Kali End Of The Rainbow
In all the discourse around colorism, it always comes up that South Asian heterosexual men and South Asian heterosexual women find each other less attractive or worthy of a relationship and marriage the darker their skin. This sometimes leads to the conversation of South Asian heterosexual men having a preference for White women (remember "Rock n Roll Soniye"?). My question is, of course, where do queer people fall into all of this? While my discussion of the exoticism of South Asian queer women focused of White queer women's treatment of South Asian queer women, my intent here is to highlight dynamics that play within the South Asian community.
Some South Indian Gossip For Ya!
Some mindless Tollywood gossip (Tollywood = Telugu film industry).
Couldn’t ignore the queer angle to the story. Gaysis from Telugu land, please enlighten the rest of us 🙂
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Kalakranti 2011: A Festival of Queer South Asian Short Film
Kalakranti 2011: A festival of Queer South Asian Short Film co-presented with Trikone Chicago in collaboration with Kashish--Mumbai's International Queer Film Festival.
Kashish 2011 : Register Now!
Solaris Pictures & Bombay Dost in association with The Humsafar Trust presents KASHISH 2011 (2nd MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL)
The Legacy of Lady Gaga
With the recent Gaysi poll and Rainbow Monster’s piece “Lady Gaga, Bollywood Remix & A Disheartened Fan”, both regarding Lady Gaga’s recent desi remix of Born This Way, I felt it was time to articulate here my point of view on Ms. Stefani Germanotta.